Question: Hello! I found this plant in Southeastern Connecticut, in a beech-oak forest. The plant was approximately 4 inches in height. …
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Question
Hello! I found this plant in Southeastern Connecticut, in a beech-oak forest. The plant was approximately 4 inches in height. The area was just below a rock outcropping at the base of a slope. There were no other individuals in the area. My only guess would be young Taxus canadensis. Thanks the help.
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Dear eehrlich, yes, I do believe you are correct. They look very much like Taxus canadensis seedlings. The pale green underside of the leaves is different than species like Tsuga canadensis (eastern hemlock), which have gray-white lines instead. Best wishes.
